Chapter 4, Problem 24CT

To determine

To write the expression only using positive exponents $12x^0$

Answer to Problem 24CT

12

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

Number $12x^0$

Formula Used: Zero Exponent Rule

Calculation:

The Zero Exponent Rule says that anything raised to the zero power is 1

In the number $12x^0$ , as the power of x is 0-it evaluates to 1.

The above may also be written as-

  $12x^0=12$

Conclusion-

  $=12$